Installing a garage door is done
for one reason, it is to provide convenience. But once it breaks down, it will
be a headache for you. Garage doors are prone to wear and tear, that’s because
it has different parts that work together every day. Without proper maintenance, the wear and tear can hasten and you’ll end up
more problematic.
Not all garage door maintenance
methods should be done professionally. In fact, you can do these methods on
your own. It is important that you get to know your garage door as closely as
you can. Mind you, garage door repairs are expensive and by doing your own
regular maintenance, you can save a lot of money. So, here are some tips that
you can follow:
Inspect the parts. It is essential that
you perform a proper inspection regularly to get to know the different parts of
your garage door. This is by far the most important garage door maintenance
method you’ll do. Check all the components, metal tracks, drive belt,
chain-belt, electrical connections, rollers, etc. Check for any rust, wear and
tear, improper alignment and any weird sound.
Lubricate. Your garage door is made of
metal parts so it is very important that you regularly lubricate them to make
for a friction-free operation. Check your manual for the ideal oil grade to
use. The parts that need lubricating are the metal tracks, chain, pulleys,
screws, hinges and rollers.
Ventilation. Garage doors are
electrically powered. They can heat up, especially during summers. As part of
your garage door maintenance, install a ventilation fan that will help lower
the humidity. This is also applicable during winter time.
Insulate your garage door. Insulating
your garage door helps lower energy costs as well as cooling/heating costs
during the winter/summer time. What you can do is add polystyrene foam on your
door panels and also plug in a rubber strip between the garage floor and the
door.
Prevent rust. With all the metal
components of the garage door, another important part of garage door
maintenance is to prevent rusting. Accumulation of dirt and dust will result to
rusting. Humidity can too. What you can do is wash the doors will a mild
household detergent and use sandpaper to remove the rust. You can also apply
100% latex paint on the rusted area to prevent it from rusting again.
Any homeowner can save hundreds of
dollars if they’d just follow these basic tips in garage door maintenance. A
little effort can go a long way, plus, it can spare you from the headaches too.
Nonetheless, if the problem is beyond you, don’t hesitate to call a
professional garage door repair company.
Trinity Garage Door Services, Inc (Palm Harbor)
1334 Tampa Rd. Suite #170, Palm Harbor, FL 34683
727-388-7898
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